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Puka Nacua

WR

A 5th-round pick (177th overall) in the 2023 NFL Draft out of BYU; Washington, Puka Nacua has built an NFL career since. Now with LAR, he's in his 4th NFL season. By ScoutIndex Rating he was one of the top WRs in football last season, scoring a 99.0 (100th percentile). His target share stands out most — the 98th percentile at the position. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 350 catches for 4,608 yards and 20 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 216#

College

BYU; Washington

Draft

Rd 5, 177th overall (2023)

Seasons

2023–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
57.9

76th percentile among WRs

4 games · 52 targets

Role×0.14+2.29
Hands×0.1-0.44
Volume×0.12+2.15
Total EPA×0.22+0.27
EPA/target×0.3-0.60
Yards/target×0.12-0.03

Week 1 projection · vs SF

Methodology
Rec7.2 (4–11)43% 7.5+
Rec7.2 (4–11)43% 7.5+
Rec7.2 (4–11)43% 7.5+
Rec7.2 (4–11)43% 7.5+
Rec7.2 (4–11)43% 7.5+
Rec7.2 (4–11)43% 7.5+
Rec yds90.2 (20.8–159.5)50% 90.5+
Rec yds90.2 (20.8–159.5)50% 90.5+
Rec yds90.2 (20.8–159.5)50% 90.5+
Rec yds90.2 (20.8–159.5)50% 90.5+
Rec yds90.2 (20.8–159.5)50% 90.5+
Rec yds90.2 (20.8–159.5)50% 90.5+
Rec TD0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
Rec TD0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
Rec TD0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
Rec TD0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
Rec TD0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
Rec TD0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size77▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands95▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat13▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability97▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share98▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share91▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency22▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume96▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026LAR57.94111374171
2025LAR99161051129171510
2024LAR83.311461799903
2023LAR85.9178910514866

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Puka Nacua has played in 48 regular-season games, all with LAR.

He has rushed for 251 yards and 3 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 350 passes for 4,608 yards and 20 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2025 with LAR: 1,715 yards and 10 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 99.0, in the 100th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
28
9.3/g
292
97/g
1
Away1
9
9.0/g
125
125/g
0
In division2
11
5.5/g
154
77/g
0
Out of division2
26
13.0/g
263
132/g
1
In wins1
9
9.0/g
125
125/g
0
In losses3
28
9.3/g
292
97/g
1
On grass2
14
7.0/g
199
100/g
0
On turf2
23
11.5/g
218
109/g
1
Indoors3
28
9.3/g
292
97/g
1
Outdoors1
9
9.0/g
125
125/g
0

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1SF5 rec, 74 yds, 0 TD44.3
Week 4PHI2 rush yds, 1 TD · 9 rec, 125 yds, 0 TD63.8
Week 5BUF9 rush yds, 0 TD · 17 rec, 138 yds, 1 TD66.7
Week 6ARI6 rec, 80 yds, 0 TD56.9

Puka Nacua — common questions

What position does Puka Nacua play?
Puka Nacua is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Puka Nacua played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Puka Nacua has played for LAR (2023–2026).
Where did Puka Nacua go to college?
Puka Nacua played college football at BYU; Washington.
When was Puka Nacua drafted?
Puka Nacua was selected in round 5, 177th overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Puka Nacua scored?
Puka Nacua has 23 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 rushing, 20 receiving).
What is Puka Nacua's ScoutIndex Rating?
Puka Nacua rated 57.9 for 2026, the 76th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 5, 2023